• Koppert Biological Systems takes over Horticoop’s biological crop protection activities

  October 1, 2018

  parties then looked for a future-proof solution in which the interests of customers were central. This resulted in an agreement. Following the takeover, Koppert [...] customers from its own headquarters in Berkel en Rodenrijs as of 1 November. The transition period for this is already in an advanced stage and will scarcely [...] These insights are the key to success in accelerating and improving R&D efforts to the advantage of customers in the entire sector. Koppert is convinced

• Active participation at World Expo Dubai

  February 23, 2022

  World Expo Dubai The world fair – Expo Dubai 2020 – is in full swing and Koppert will be participating in a number of plenary sessions with key-note speakers [...] development in sustainable cultivation, much of it promoted and supported by the government that seeks to improve health and nutrition in the region,’ [...] on a number of Sustainability Development Goals and Koppert will take part in discussions moderated by our Marketing Communication Manager Mattijs Bodegom

• Koppert welcomes Flavio Alzueta as advisor

  December 18, 2020

  of working with the global agri-food chain to help Koppert in building new relationships in the food chain and find valuable partnerships. ‘Flavio brings [...] experience. His expertise in working with the different stakeholders along the global supply chain will give us an extra edge in attaining our goals,’ says [...] did various executive education programs at business schools such as CEIBS in China (Marketing Strategies), Harvard Business School (Agribusiness Program

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  June 25, 2020

  solutions ‘Since the arrival of Tuta absoluta in our areas, we have had problems controlling this pest chemically in our tomato crops. The problem got worse [...] product Steinernema feltiae has significantly reduced these destructive larvae in his crop. ‘This is the first year we have applied Steinernema feltiae and [...] after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which was present was reduced

• Energy saving success during the rearing of natural enemies

  May 21, 2021

  greenhouse in which sustainable technologies such as screens (curtains in the top of the greenhouse) which keep out the cold from the outside and keep in the [...] improvement in energy efficiency,’ says Robert Bergenhenegouw, Process and Information Manager for Overhead Insects. The figure is based on insects (in grams) [...] distribution. In the new greenhouse on Molenweg, the choice was made to use diffuse glass, a technique that distributes the light optimally. In addition, all

• Municipality of Enschede: use of Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar has important gains

  March 9, 2022

  gains The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] caterpillar. The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink [...] for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode product Entonem in locations where we find a range of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only

• Natutec Drive effective and efficient – ‘a fantastic device’

  December 16, 2020

  be set in both a horizontal and vertical position, allowing the Natutec Drive to be used in greenhouses, tunnels, and open ground, also well as in high crops [...] rates. All in all, Airobug, Airbug, and Mini-Airbug have the top spot on the podium when it comes to effectiveness, return on investment in the beneficials [...] Irish soft fruit giant Keelings and Dutch companies Royal Berry in Bemmel and H.G. Fruit BV in Nispen. Denis Keny, farm manager at Keelings, explains that

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 29, 2021

  recognizing the fundamental role that food production plays in promoting food security and nutrition in the fight for Zero Hunger and against Climate Change. [...] harvest and retail. Significant quantities are also wasted in retail and at the consumption level. In the case of fruits and vegetables, more than 20% is lost [...] also make an enormous contribution towards strengthening food cultivation in the most sustainable way. We keep improving and adjusting to what the market

• New edition Insect Pest Management

  November 4, 2020

  New edition Insect Pest Management Originally written in 1991 and updated in 2000, the third edition of this valuable reference book will soon be released [...] of Koppert UK fortuitously met at Koppert's 50 th anniversary celebrations in the Netherlands three years ago and have since updated and edited the third [...] of Insect Pest Management . 'IPM is continuously moving forward, especially in the last five years, with a host of new biological solutions and other advances

• Producing Koppert’s ‘little heroes’ – nematodes for pest control

  September 5, 2019

  destinations in good health, ready to carry out their valuable work in so many crops, grown either indoor or outdoor. High-tech production It all starts in the [...] species has its own specific medium in which it develops best. A solution of the medium is made in a flask and sterilized in an autoclave to avoid any risk [...] nematodes are grown in liquid media to give the most consistent quality. The process runs through three phases: first the nematodes are grown in a laboratory